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Interest Groups

Definition

Also Known As… SIGs Advocacy Groups Lobby Groups Pressure Groups Campaign Groups

Goals Influence public opinion Develop political policies

Employ Lobbyists These are professionals that work to persuade members of the government to pass laws and acts that would benefit their special interest group. They will research their topics and attend Congressional hearings.

History

President Ulysses S. Grant Coined the term lobbyist in the early 1800s Referred to those that approached him in public

Regulations The Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 Paid lobbyists must register with Congress Must file regular reports of activities

Political Action Committees PACs work with special interest groups Make contributions to politicians to encourage their support

Examples

By the Numbers Over 10,000 registered lobbyists in Washington, DC Spend over $3 Billion every year

Top Industries with Lobbyists Pharmeceuticals/ Health Products (over $63 million) Insurance ($38+) Electric Utilities ($33+) Oil & Gas ($31+) Securities & Investment ($25+) Hospitals/Nursing Homes ($23)

Groups We’ve Heard Of PETA AARP American Medical Association NRA Girl Scouts / Boy Scouts AFL/CIO AARP NRA The Sierra Club VFW NEA

Evaluation

Pros of Interest Groups Use a democratic process Work for minorities Motivate legislators Provide solutions Represent specific interests

Cons of Interest Groups Have a one track mind Work for the minority May stop effective governing Can engage in criminal activity Buy support

assignment

Identify a specific Special Interest Group Describe the group (who, what, where, when, why, how). Find a news article about the activity of this SIG. Why is it in the news? Is this a good SIG or is it a problem? Explain.